Overview
The overall objective of the Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project is to enhance the reliability of energy supply and promote clean energy in Zambia and Zimbabwe while reducing the risk of dam failure.
The specific objective of this initiative is to assist the Zambezi River Authority in rehabilitating the Kariba Dam by stabilising its plunge pool.
In addition to reshaping the plunge pool, there was an urgent need to rehabilitate the six sluice gates that make up the spillway. Over the past 60 years, concrete expansion due to natural chemical reactions has affected the smooth operation of these gates. A properly functioning spillway is crucial for maintaining the reservoir at optimal levels in accordance with the Zambezi River's flood regime.